Many Southern Californians marked Labor Day by calling for more rights for workers. In Wilmington, hundreds of people marched in solidarity for better wages and pensions.
"With everything that's going on in the economy, I think the biggest message that we can send is jobs," said Luther Medina, vice president of the Metal Workers Union. "That's what it's all about. We need to let the politicians know that organized labor and workers in general are kind of fed up with the status quo."
The march began at Broad Avenue and E Street, and they headed to Banning Park, where a rally was under way
Union members, politicians and community members said they wanted to send the message that hard workers deserve a decent wage, health care benefits and good pension plans.
This is the 32nd annual Labor Solidarity March. Union leaders said now more than ever was the time to get their message out.
"We've got to keep up the fight. This is to say we're in solidarity, that we're not going to allow a Wisconsin to go on here in California," said Rep. Laura Richardson (D - Long Beach)
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